Pay and BenefitsThe remuneration package includes a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:Permanent PositionHours: Full timeBase salary $91,220.34 per annumSGC + 11.5%Tennant Creek Zone Allowance $1.89 per ordinary hourRelocation Expenses up to $5,000About YouBarkly Regional Council is looking for a qualified WHS Coordinator to take charge of embedding the organisation's WHS change agenda within the full breadth of the Council's services.
Candidates should have a strong grasp of WHS concepts and be able to work closely with the CFO who will guide the Council's WHS strategies.
You will be a great communicator and be able to drive change "at the coal face" and in particular out in the community with the ultimate aim of improving safety and well-being for across the Barkly Regional Council.About the RoleReporting to the CFO, as the Work Health and Safety Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the management and staff of the Barkly Regional Council to maintain a safe and compliant workplace.
In this full-time role, you will provide proactive assistance with inspections, recommendations, training, and compliance efforts related to Work Health and Safety (WHS) across all operational activities.
You will also ensure appropriate support for WHS programs, equipment, and reporting requirements.
Most importantly you will play a vital role in improving and embedding WHS systems and processes out in the community.About The OrganisationBarkly Regional Council (BRC) is a Local Government entity that operates in the Northern Territory with BRC's head office located in Tennant Creek.
BRC is primarily focused on traditional local government services in the municipality but has a significantly broader remit in the regions with a mission to build sustainable community services that have a direct impact on the lives of primarily Aboriginal people in the bush through the delivery of a broad range of services on behalf of the NT and Commonwealth governments.Cultural DiversityThe Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.Application ProcessYour written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria:Relevant qualifications in WH&SGood interpersonal skills including working with Aboriginal peopleDemonstrated experience in administration.Current First Aid Certificate.Current CPR CertificateCurrent Driver's Licence.Current National Criminal History Check (within the last 3 months).Current Northern Territory Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF and other relevant documentation contained in the application pack.Application InstructionsTo apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit the relevant information outlined below via the 'Apply' link on this page or via the advert on our website 'Vacancies' page at: Your application should include:An expression of interest, maximum two (2) pages, stating how you meet the requirements of the position in context of the role and business needs of the CouncilA current resume outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this positionNote: If your application is successful in moving through to interview stage, you will be required to provide two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.Please note the application close date has been extended to 4.30pm (WST) on Friday the 24th of January 2025.
Applications must be submitted online; proforma, faxed, hand delivered, posted, emailed and late applications are not accepted.#J-18808-Ljbffr